I’m a huge fan of these weather clubs I got to visit in Bangladesh. People living around Mongla are extremely vulnerable to cyclones. They farm for a living, and their homes and farms are typically right by the river- sometimes on top of the river, on stilts.
A bit of preparedness goes a long way. These clubs enable members to activate cell phone chains to alert each other of coming storms and to activate shelter or evacuation plans. No doubt that having these networks prevents a lot of damage and saves lives.